Genoa Community Gazette

Community embrace: Opened last summer in South Lake Tahoe, the Spurlock/Evers Center is now a buzzing hub for all ages learning Tahoe's watershed,...

Join the North Tahoe Fire Protection District for a family-friendly event on June 6, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.:

• Explore fire apparatus, meet...

Urgent for Genoa folks: Winter storm warnings hit Sierra Nevada/Lake Tahoe with 28 inches snow and 100 mph gusts through Monday.

• Power outages...

Highway Crashes

• 🔥 Fatal Crash on US 50 in Dayton: One person died and two were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 near River Boat Road...

Carson Valley neighbors sharing free items via Nextdoor – perfect bargains for Genoa folks:

• Fireplace tool set, ash vacuum & firewood in Holbrook...

Major traffic hit for Genoa drivers on U.S. 50 to Carson Valley:

• Fatal wreck: SUV failed to yield at River Boat Rd stop sign, killing driver and...

Blizzard hits Sierra Nevada: Heavy snow up to 2 feet forecast for Lake Tahoe region starting today, with 35-45 mph gusts creating hazardous...

Heartbreaking loss near Emerald Bay: Young boy died Thursday in rock climbing fall, 400 yards from Eagle Falls trailhead.

Key warnings for Genoa...

Key safety advisories for Carson Valley/Tahoe amid Saturday's storm:

• Avoid passes: Expect a mess; travel not recommended.
• Winter Storm Warning...

Genoa/Douglas County travel alert: Bridge E-243 on Van Lieus Road closes for construction on or about April 13, 2026.

• Detour details: Remains...

Sierra Storm Warnings

• 🔥 Winter Storm Warning for Lake Tahoe and Passes: National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Lake Tahoe...

Critical alert for Genoa drivers: Sierra highways including Hwy 50 to Tahoe hit by heavy snow (up to 28 inches above 7,000 ft) and 70-80 mph crest...

Big win for Tahoe-area taxpayers: Tahoe Truckee Unified School District refinanced bonds, saving $13.65M – exceeding $8.5M projections.

• Locked in...

• Lake Tahoe: Warning from Sat 2pm-Apr11 to Sun 11pm-Apr12; 6-10" snow around communities, 12-28" above 7,000ft; winds to 90mph crest, 20-35mph lake
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Community power shines in Tahoe Fund's Project Madness, crowning UNR's ALERTWildfire camera the winner!

• Voters bracketed 16 Tahoe Fund-backed...

Rare wildlife win for Tahoe: First-ever Sierra Nevada Red Fox on cams near Blackwood Canyon.

• Needle-in-haystack rarity: Fewer than 50 individuals...

Genoa and Tahoe locals, your voice matters in protecting Lake Tahoe from aquatic invasive species like quagga and zebra mussels.

• Join the open...

Gear up for summer: Starts June 21.

• Intermountain West (Reno/Genoa area): Hot and rainy.
• Southern NV (Vegas): Hot and dry contrast.
• 86.1% accurate last winter—trust the forecast.

Personalize your support for new pickleball courts at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center.

• Pathways: $100, along walking paths
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Winter Storm Watch

• 🔥 Winter Storm Watch issued for Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe region starting Friday with up to 4 feet of snow, 90 mph winds,...